Job Information
Publicis Groupe Design Director in Auckland, New Zealand
Company description
We call ourselves a Nothing Is Impossible company. We believe great ideas can change culture and shape society for the better. And we’re looking for likeminded creative people to help us make kickarse work in our Auckland office.
Join a diverse collective of creative souls hungry for greatness, respectful of each other, and optimistic in mindset. We’re looking for someone who can help us create outstanding work for a wide array of clients in multiple sectors.
Overview
We’re looking for a Design Director who’s ready to inspire, create, and deliver exceptional work. You’ll lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers—from juniors to seasoned — while collaborating closely with the Creative Services Manager, ECD, and wider teams to bring campaigns to life. Your role will be pivotal in positioning the agency as a leader in design craft, producing award-winning work and attracting design-led opportunities.
You’ll be hands-on, delivering exceptional design across all channels, including digital, social, print, branding, and finished art. Your ideas will be innovative, backed by strong strategy and design rationale, with the ability to create illustrations, logos, and visual assets that push creative boundaries. Whether it’s BAU work or award-winning campaigns, you’ll bring the same level of passion and craft to everything you do.
Managing production will also sit in your wheelhouse—you’ll own the process, maintaining impeccable attention to detail and collaborating with external suppliers like photographers and illustrators to elevate the creative output. You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and always meet client expectations.
Equally important, you’ll be confident and persuasive when presenting work. You’ll bring energy and clarity to articulating your design thinking, inspiring both your team and clients as the face of your work. If you’re ready to lead with creativity, passion, and craft, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional information
Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com .
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.
If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com ; your personal information will be kept confidential.
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